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Monthly Archives: August 2012
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This is it. You know that scene at the end of Apollo 13 when the capsule splashed down and Mission Control erupts into unbridled jubilation? Multiply that by a thousand. I’m so coked up on the room’s energy that I can barely type. Everything went perfectly. No problems with communicating, entry, landing, nor descent. An untested landing strategy has proven effective. And right now, the first Hazcam thumbnails are coming in. They’re grainy, hazy, and of low resolution, but right.... |
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Everything good so far. The seven minutes of terror is more like seven minutes of adrenaline and cold sweat. I don’t know about anyone else here, but I feel like I could punch out a bear. |
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There’s a very good chance we’ll receive communication from the satellite tonight! Looks like Mars Odyssey and Curiosity will have a love connection after all. Tones are coming in. Everything looks good so far. But remember, by the time this is posted, Curiosity is on the ground in one way or another. As of this writing, the rover is trying to land. Cross all your digits, ladies and gentlemen. A new dawn of space exploration is nearly upon us. |
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1) Watch the olympics. Just not NBC’s coverage. It’s nationally myopic and just terrible. Also, Bob Costas’ hair hasn’t visibly changed since 1996. That’s creepy. 2) Travel and find yourself 3) Take up a new hobby. Like spelunking. 4) Check out this interactive simulation: This will give you a good picture of what to expect tonight. You can also follow NASA TV’s live coverage here. If you’re following the current footage, you might also be hoping that the control pit.... |
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This thing had better land. I don’t wear ties very often. Professor FancyPants, at your service. We’re in the VIP room, one of the swankier auditoria this side of JPL. Outside there’s quite the delectable spread of miniature sandwiches, the consumption of which make me feel like some kind of classy giant. I can’t say I’ve been a VIP in any context before; I think the last time I was ostensibly special was my 6h birthday, when I got to.... |
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How to watch the Mars landing http://t.co/Gj4VezI5 16:41:58 Curiosity landing minus two days http://t.co/vj5tOlEc 23:20:47 Curiosity's Chances? Most Mars Missions Crash, Burn or Disappear http://t.co/i4qZns2o 13:52:03 Dolphins form elite societies and cliques – http://t.co/78LCOM3h 04:18:05 Looking for Alien 'Bubbles' in Other Galaxies http://t.co/4bnoAUt6 06:41:33 When did modern culture begin? http://t.co/GZGwfulE 09:36:01 Curiosity Completes Crucial Course Correction – 1 Week from Mars ! – http://t.co/gw34tOiP 21:31:03 |
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Astrobiology Magazine Top Story |
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